Alpkit Ultra 1 vs Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight freestanding 1-person bikepacking tent with carbon fiber poles, sil/sil ripstop nylon fly, and 60cm porch for gear storage. Sub-1kg weight with 35.5c...
Single-person ultralight tent using OSMO fabric that stays lighter when wet by managing moisture absorption. Excellent livability for 875g trail weight.
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Alpkit Ultra 1 vs Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P wins — at 875 g it is 25 g (3%) lighter than the Alpkit Ultra 1 (900 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.